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    • dewars 12 years old special reserve

    Dewars 12 Years Old Special Reserve 73
    Distillery
    Dewars
    Style
    Blended
    Release
    Unspecified
    Age
    12 Years
    Alcohol
    40% abv.
    Region
    Scotland
    Bottled For
    Distillery

    The result of Master Blender Tom Aitken's extensive search for true taste perfection, DEWAR's 12 uses only 12 year old whiskies of the highest quality producing a superior, smooth and perfectly balanced whisky. The culmination of over a century and a half of whisky making, it draws its rich flavour from a unique double ageing process and has a full, fruity nose, reminiscent of sultanas, raisins and Scottish heather.

    review by anonymous

    86
    Color
    golden
    Nose
    some smoke, peat, scottish rain
    Body
    full body, not gritty and not bland
    Palate
    blended honey oat cheerios with the peat of laphroaig
    Finish
    smooth but with a good simmer of length

    I enjoyed this run. It had a very smooth relaxing after dinner taste with the winding down of a long day.

    review by anonymous

    58
    Color
    Light
    Nose
    Medicinal, very light smoke
    Body
    Thin
    Palate
    Wood wood woody wood.
    Finish
    dry

    Ugh, this was awful. Its like drinking a tree. It has no character. Barely drinkable on its own.

    review by anonymous

    82
    Color
    Golden
    Nose
    Honey, faint peat, fresh grains, phenol/tannins, iodine, citrus. Lovely really.
    Body
    Quite a heavy, oily mouthfeel
    Palate
    Oaky tannins, iodine, malty grains, honey, some peat as well
    Finish
    Warm and smooth finish. Why blends were created afterall.

    No surprises here save the faint peat in the nose and palate as i was expecting a more unaffected dram. A solid blend for beginners and/or those wanting to get back to center. Worth the experience and coin. I've been an avid Single Malt drinker for years and this is just fine.

    review by anonymous

    50
    Color
    amber
    Nose
    light smoke,
    Body
    Watery in body.

    This was TERRIBLE! The worst I have had bar none. Avoid at all costs.

    review by rocko

    88
    Color
    Amber
    Nose
    Balanced oak, heather, honey, mabye a touch of smoke
    Body
    Medium bodied, smooth
    Palate
    Much like the nose, a fine blend with malt and grain notes coming through. Some dark fruits balancing the oak.
    Finish
    Long oaky. The age only partially shows.

    A great balanced blend. Can be had for great prices, making it an excellent buy